Immerse yourself in the rich, intricate world of Johannes Brahms with the comprehensive collection "Brahms: Complete String Quartets, Quintets & Sextets." Released in 2003 by Deutsche Grammophon, this meticulously curated box set offers a sprawling 5 hours and 20 minutes of exquisite chamber music, performed by the renowned Amadeus Quartet and featuring guest artists such as Cecil Aronowitz on viola and Christoph Eschenbach on piano.
This album is a treasure trove for classical music enthusiasts, showcasing Brahms' mastery of form and emotion across a variety of ensembles. The collection includes three complete string quartets, two string quintets, two clarinet quintets, and two string sextets, each piece a testament to Brahms' profound musical genius. The performances are captured in stunning detail, allowing the listener to appreciate the nuanced interplay between the instruments and the depth of Brahms' compositions.
The set comes housed in a sturdy cardboard box, complete with a 30-page booklet featuring liner notes in English, German, and French, providing valuable context and insights into the music. Each disc is encased in a cardboard slipcase, adding to the overall elegance of the presentation. Whether you're a seasoned classical aficionado or a newcomer to Brahms' work, this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the full breadth of his chamber music repertoire.
String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1: II. Romanze (Poco adagio)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1: III. Allegretto molto moderato e comodo - Un poco più animatoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 51, No. 1: IV. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2: II. Andante moderatoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2: III. Quasi minuetto, moderato - Allegretto vivaceJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 2 in A Minor, Op. 51, No. 2: IV. Finale (Allegro non assai - Più vivace)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in B Flat Major, Op. 67: I. VivaceJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in B Flat Major, Op. 67: II. AndanteJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in B Flat Major, Op. 67: III. Agitato (Allegretto non troppo)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
String Quartet No. 3 in B Flat Major, Op. 67: IV. Poco allegretto con variazioni - Doppio movimentoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet
Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34: II. Andante, un poco adagioJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34: III. Scherzo (Allegro)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
Piano Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34: IV. Finale (poco sostenuto - Allegro non troppo)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Christoph Eschenbach
String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88: I. Allegro non troppo, ma con brioJohannes Brahms, Cecil Aronowitz, Amadeus Quartet
String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88: II. Grave ed appassionato - Allegretto vivace - Tempo I - PrestoJohannes Brahms, Cecil Aronowitz, Amadeus Quartet
String Quintet No. 1 in F Major, Op. 88: III. Allegro energicoJohannes Brahms, Cecil Aronowitz, Amadeus Quartet
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: I. Allegro non troppo, ma con brioJohannes Brahms, Cecil Aronowitz, Amadeus Quartet
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Cecil Aronowitz, Amadeus Quartet
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: III. Un poco allegrettoJohannes Brahms, Cecil Aronowitz, Amadeus Quartet
String Quintet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 111: IV. Vivace ma non troppo prestoJohannes Brahms, Cecil Aronowitz, Amadeus Quartet
Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Christoph Eschenbach, Karl Leister, Georg Donderer
Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Christoph Eschenbach, Karl Leister, Georg Donderer
Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: III. Andante graziosoJohannes Brahms, Christoph Eschenbach, Karl Leister, Georg Donderer
Clarinet Trio in A Minor, Op. 114: IV. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Christoph Eschenbach, Karl Leister, Georg Donderer
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: I. AllegroJohannes Brahms, Karl Leister, Amadeus Quartet
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: II. AdagioJohannes Brahms, Karl Leister, Amadeus Quartet
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: III. Andantino - Presto non assai, ma con sentimentoJohannes Brahms, Karl Leister, Amadeus Quartet
Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Op. 115: IV. Con motoJohannes Brahms, Karl Leister, Amadeus Quartet
String Sextet No. 1 in B Flat Major, Op. 18: I. Allegro ma non troppoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
String Sextet No. 1 in B-Flat Major, Op. 18: II. Andante ma moderatoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
String Sextet No. 1 in B Flat Major, Op. 18: III. Scherzo (Allegro molto)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
String Sextet No. 1 in B Flat Major, Op. 18: IV. Rondo (Poco allegretto e grazioso)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36: I. Allegro non troppoJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36: II. Scherzo (Allegro non troppo)Johannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36: III. Poco adagioJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
String Sextet No. 2 in G Major, Op. 36: IV. Poco allegroJohannes Brahms, Amadeus Quartet, Cecil Aronowitz, William Pleeth
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